Cala Xaracca
anchorage · Ibiza · Ibiza and Formentera
Cala Xaracca is an anchorage on the island of Ibiza, in the Ibiza and Formentera cruising area.
The nearest town is Sant Joan de Labritja.
Ibiza is part of the Pityusic Islands.
Also known as S' Illiot des Rencli.
The bay opens towards the north (350°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-east (324°–20°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Seabed: sand.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (9 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Cala de Sant Vicent o Cala San Vicente, 8.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Cala Benirràs, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Badia de Xarraca, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Racó de sa Penya Blanca, 6.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Badia de Xarraca cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Cala Xuclar cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Cala Portinatx anchorage · 1.2 NM by sea
- Cala Blanca anchorage · 1.6 NM by sea
- Caló de s'Illa cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Cala Benirràs anchorage · 3.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ibiza and Formentera by wind
More places – Ibiza
- Cala Llenya cove
- Cala Nova cove
- Club Naútico Ibiza marina
- Ibiza Magna marina
Questions
Is Cala Xaracca sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala de Sant Vicent o Cala San Vicente, 8.4 NM by sea.
Is Cala Xaracca sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cala Xaracca?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Xaracca?
Seabed: sand. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Cala Xaracca?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.